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Psalm 22 Lord, Why Have You Forsaken Me
1. Lord, why have You forsaken me,
And why are You so far away
From my complaint and my distress
Poured out before You night and day?
2. Yet You are holy, and the songs
Of praise of Israel are Your throne;
When our ancestors called on You,
You saved them, rescued all Your own.
3. But I am mocked and put to scorn,
All those who see me laugh and say,
"You trust in God, so let us see
The help of God to whom you pray."
4. Yet You, O Lord, have been my God
And only hope since I was born;
Trouble is near me, none can help;
My Savior, leave me not forlorn.
WORDS: Christopher L. Webber, 1986;
MUSIC: alt. Sarum plainsong, Mode IV, 9th century Harm. C. Winfred Douglas, 1943
Scripture: Psalm 22
Theme: Psalms